Gianni & Origoni
Client SatisfactionThe investment fund division of Gianni & Origoni‘s financial market regulation department advises on a range of asset management work, particularly the establishment of investment funds. Examples include open and closed-ended funds, UCITS, SICAF, and SICAVs. The team is jointly led by Luxembourg desk head Emanuele Grippo, who advises on investment services, asset management, pension funds, securities regulation, and structured finance; real estate expert Davide Braghini; and financial markets, corporate finance and equity capital markets specialist Paolo Bordi. Since publication, Raffaele Sansone left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great competence, support and presence.'
- 'A tight-knit team with broad experience in a wide range of topics.'
- 'Deep understanding of the relevant markets and knowledge of the banking and asset management sector - genuine client-oriented focus and availability are the key qualities.'
- 'Emanuele Grippo has deep knowledge of the legal framework and the Regulator's approach.'
- 'Emanuele Grippo is always available when needed.'
- 'Emanuele Grippo is a problem solver. Excellent knowledge of technical aspects.'
- 'Emanuele Grippo works with clients as a partner and has strong negotiation skills. He has the great ability to make everyone comfortable.'
Key clients
- Aberdeen
- Amundi
- Arcadia SGR S.p.A.
- Armònia SGR S.p.A.
- Azimut Libera Impresa SGR S.p.A.
- BlackRock
- Capital Dynamics SGR (ex Advanced Capital SGR S.p.A.)
- Coima SGR
- Fideuram Investimenti SGR S.p.A.
- Fineco Asset Manager
- GAM (Italia) SGR S.p.A.
- Goldman Sachs Asset Manager
- Green Arrow (ex Quadrivio)
- Innogest SGR
- Nb Aurora
- Neuberger Berman
- Partners Group Limited
- Pictet
- Riello Investimenti SGR
- Robeco Asset Manager
- Russell
- Tikehau Capital
- UTI Asset Management
- Lumen Ventures
- Levante Capital
- Deutsche Bank
- Banca Generali
- Euromobiliare Asset Manager SGR
- Eurizon Capital Real Asset SGR
- Foresight Group
- AVM Gestioni SGR EuVECA
- Legal & General (ex ETF Securities (UK) Limited)
- Hamilton Lane
Work highlights
- Assisted Armònia SGR with setting up and launching the Armònia Italy Fund II, an alternative investment fund reserved to professional investors.
- Assisted AVM Gestioni SGR with setting up Rialto I EuVECA, a venture capital fund aimed at investing in start-ups and SMEs.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paolo Bordi, Emanuele Grippo, Davide Braghini